Resume

Michael Kelbert

Machine Learning Engineer · Quality Analyst · Python Developer

Motivated professional transitioning into Machine Learning engineering with hands-on experience in Python, software QA, and machine learning. Currently pursuing a Master's in AI. Proven ability to collaborate with development teams, solve problems, and build scalable tools through real-world coding projects.

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Technical Skills

Languages
PythonJavaSQL
Tools
GitDockerJiraJupyterVS Code
Libraries / Frameworks
pandasNumPyscikit-learnTensorFlowPyTorchMatplotlibOpenCV
Concepts
Data StructuresAlgorithmsREST APIsOOPSoftware Testing

Projects

Real Time Emotion Recognition

Python · pandas · scikit-learn · TensorFlow · OpenCV
  • Built an emotion recognition system that takes a live video feed as input and overlays matching training labels onto the camera feed.
  • Trained a convolutional neural network (CNN) using Keras to classify facial expressions and optimized model performance for accurate live inference.

Hand Tracking Mirrored to Virtual Hand

Python · Mediapipe · OpenCV · MuJoCo
  • Used hand tracking from Mediapipe captured through OpenCV.
  • Mirrored captured hand tracking to a Shadow hand model within MuJoCo.

Professional Experience

Lead Quality Analyst · Auto-Owners Insurance Co.
Jan 2024 – Present

Lansing, MI

  • Lead QA for Personal Property Projects team, ensuring defect-free releases via exploratory and regression testing.
  • Validated backend and UI features; coordinated with developers, stakeholders, and vendors for successful releases.
  • Managed bug tickets, sprint boards, and release cycles using Jira.
Student Researcher · Michigan State University
Sep 2021 – Sep 2022

East Lansing, MI

  • Collected and analyzed plant infection data for research under PhD supervision.
  • Improved data pipeline and reported results under strict academic deadlines.

Education

M.S. in Artificial Intelligence (In Progress)

University of Michigan–Flint · Expected May 2027

B.S. in Neuroscience · Minor: Global Public Health and Epidemiology

Michigan State University · May 2023

Certifications

  • Foundations of Data Structures – University of Michigan–Flint
  • Foundations of Algorithms – University of Michigan–Flint